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Origins of the Royles surname

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About the Royleses

We have a total number of 2102 records for people with the last name Royles.

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Where do most Royleses live?

In 1921, most Royleses lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Royleses

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,960 records for the Royles surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Royleses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Royles first names?

  • Thomas
  • John
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Royleses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Royleses in 1921
Cotton Weaver

12

House Servant

9

Laundress

8

General Servant Domestic

7

Weaver

6

Common Male occupations for Royleses in 1921
Joiner

27

Coal Miner

14

Bricklayer

13

Farmer

13

Agricultural Labourer

12

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